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amy00ss
2nd Gear
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getting a new top! I hope they take good care of her! [Frown] I've been sick to my stomach all morning!
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Hawkeye
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She'll be O.K. - just think of it as going to the hair dresser for a new hairdo!
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mhayman
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What happened?!?
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amy00ss
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When the car was delivered, the passenger side window was closed on the top. Over time, that area has rubbed on the glass and caused it to wear the top. I just rolled over 36k miles last week so, I took it in just before the factory warranty expired. They decieded to replace the whole top.
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amy00ss
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I just got an update!!!! They are replacing the whole frame!!! [Eek!] It seems that there were some loose bolts! They are going to have to keep it overnight!
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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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Well, we know who isn't going to get a lot of sleep tonight, don't we? [Big Grin]
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mhayman
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hmmm..I would like to hear how the new top turns out. My top has what appears to be a small wear mark or protrusion on the right side near the rear of the "roof". I am wondering whether or not I should take it in...it will probably develop into a full blown hole as soon as the warranty is up...with my luck. [Roll Eyes] Anyway, I fear that they would want to replace the top and it wouldn't be the same. I guess the bright side is that you have a brand new top. Anyway, keep us posted Amy. I want to know how my car's twin comes out of this!

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Mark H.

Whoever said you couldn't run away from your problems obviously wasn't driving an SS.

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amy00ss
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I'll let you know how it goes. I was not too nervous until they mentioned swapping out the entire frame!!! [Eek!] I think I might have to go visit my car tonight. She will be lonely!! Say a prayer for her tonight!
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WayneSS01
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Not sure if this applies here. When I had a new top put on my 91 RS they told we to wait a few days before lowering it.
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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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Mark,
Both our SS and SST have that protrusion on both sides. If you feel around, it appears to be a sharp, poking piece of a cotter pin or something on the frame. Careful when feeling around, there are some sharp things in there.

We'll be comparing ours w/other ragtops in B.G.

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amy00ss
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Thanks for the advice. I have a conference call in about 30 minutes and I will go pick her up after that!
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mhayman
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Teri
Well I guess it's good to know mine isnt the only one...I am just worried it will cause a hole. Please let me know what you see at BG and how you think our tops will hold up. If I am going to take it back to the dealer for repair, it will have to be soon before the warranty expires!

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